NEWCASTLE WINTER FESTIVAL

Catharina

Catharina is an alternative, indie singer form Pretoria, South Africa. The unique sound of Catharina is defined through its electronic essence andtheatrical vocal plays. The music is rooted in deep lyrical context and influenced bynumerous artists and genres, compiled by various instruments. The music of Catharina is a fusion of various genres and sounds including electronic music, indie pop, indie rock and classical influences.

Over the past year, Catharina has done various house concerts, private functions and some additional shows. Catharina’s debut album, The Untamed Pure, is being released in September 2016, which will be launched with a full production concert at the Atterbury Theatre.

Catharina is a singer/songwriter and completed her BMus at the North-West University, as well as her Master’s degree in musicology. Although she has received classical vocal training, Catharinafocuses more on contemporary vocal styles and also trains vocalists in various singing styles.

Catharina is accompanied on stage by her band called The Cardinals, which includes Arno Grundling (guitar) and Thabo “Oosthuizen” Moleleki (keyboard). The band is constructed to compliment the electronic produced music of Catharina. Each of the instruments are adapted and played by outstanding musicians.
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